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| cute [ kyoot ] (comparative cut·er, superlative cut·est) |
adjective |
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| Definition: |
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1. attractive in childlike way: endearingly attractive in the way that some children and young animals are
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2. physically attractive: young and physically attractive
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3. pleasing: smaller than the usual size but nicely arranged or appointed
  an apartment with a cute little kitchen
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4. shrewd: sharply intelligent or wily
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| [Early 18th century. Shortening of acute] |
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| cute·ly adverb |
| cute·ness noun |
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get cute (with somebody) to show insolence to somebody (informal)
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